DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) It will be tough for anyone to outslug the Yankees in the AL East - so Toronto's starting rotation is under pressure to return to form.

After reaching the playoffs in back-to-back years, the Blue Jays stumbled to a 76-win season in 2017. An injury-plagued offense finished last in the American League in runs, and now Toronto has to contend with an even more potent New York lineup that includes NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton.

The Yankees pose quite a challenge for the Blue Jays as they attempt to rebound, but Toronto has a group of experienced pitchers who may be up to the task.